Blast from the Past: The Year 1966
This iconic sci-fi series created by Gene Roddenberry premiered on NBC on September 8, 1966, "boldly going" where no show had gone before.
What is Star Trek?
Since 1968, the sound of a ticking stopwatch has opened this long-running CBS newsmagazine program.
What is "60 Minutes"?
Andrew's favorite thing to order on a restaurant menu.
What is Dessert?
The color, make, and model of Andrew's first car.
What is a Brown Toyota Celica?
In 1962, this actress caused a sensation by singing a sultry "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
In a controversial 1966 interview, this Beatles member claimed the band was "more popular than Jesus now."
In 1927, this "Sultan of Swat" became the first player to hit 60 home runs in a single season, a record that stood for 34 years.
Who is Babe Ruth?
Andrew's current favorite TV show to watch.
What is The Pitt?
Andrew's first job.
What is Delivering newspapers?
Fitting for a month of spring showers, this April birthstone is the hardest known natural material and symbolizes "invincibility."
What is a Diamond?
Led by pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, this team was heavily favored in the 1966 World Series but suffered a shocking 4-game sweep by the Baltimore Orioles.
Who are the LA Dodgers?
At age 60, a human has roughly this percentage of the taste buds they had at age 20.
What is 50%?
Andrew's spirit of choice.
What is Anejo Tequila?
The name of Andrew's first girlfriend.
Who is Jill (from USY)?
Often served at birthday parties in the 1960s, this colorful, multi-layered "cake" is actually uncooked.
What is a Jell-O mold?
Although it never reached #1 on the weekly charts, this 1966 hit by The Mamas & the Papas was named the #1 song of the year by Billboard.
What is "California Dreamin'"?
This ancient Mesopotamian civilization developed the sexagesimal system, a numeral system with 60 as its base, which is why we have 360 degrees in a circle.
Who were the Sumerians or Babylonians?
The location of Andrew's favorite vacation that he took.
What is Greece?
The name of Andrew's best friend growing up.
Who is Jeff Katz?
Country that has the tradition of eating "longevity noodles" on one's birthday.
What is China?
Mao Zedong officially launched this decade-long sociopolitical movement in 1966 to preserve Chinese Communism by purging capitalist elements.
What is the Cultural Revolution?
In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated this specific milestone, marking 60 years on the throne—a feat previously achieved only by Queen Victoria.
What is a Diamond Jubilee?
Andrew's favorite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon.
What is sit in his lounge chair and watch the Phillies (and probably take a nap somewhere between innings 3-7)?
The street name of Andrew's first purchased home.
What is Kellham Court?
German in origin, the tradition of putting candles on a birthday cake is said to have started with this type of children's festival.
What is a Kinderfest?